Senator Leahy blocks $50 million aid package to Mexico

Wed, 08/05/2009 - 13:59
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A US lawmaker is getting in the way of  an aid package to Mexico that is worth more than $50 million. The money is meant to help the Mexican government fight drug traffickers and the State Department is seeking Congressional approval for its release. But Senator Patrick Leahy says the State Department´s assessment of the country´s human rights record isn´t accurate. FSRN reporter Matt Pearson has more.

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